All Things Alexander the Great [2 volumes]

Alexander the Great is arguably the most famous military leader across time. This two-volume set provides readers with a fuller understanding of his cultural background, his military system and aims, and the peoples that he fought and conquered.

Alexander the Great was one of the most significant empire builders of the ancient world and the central figure of his era. His success was so great that accomplished military leaders like Julius Caesar and Napoleon modeled their own lives after his and personally considered themselves "failures" because they felt they would never equal-let alone surpass-Alexander's legacy.



This two-volume reference illuminates the material culture, customs, institutions, and daily life of Alexander the Great's world. The A-Z entries address Alexander as an individual as well as offer social and cultural context to political and military events by surveying important people, places, institutions, events, and artifacts of Alexander's era. A selection of primary documents offers multiple accounts of the same events, enabling readers to see Alexander from multiple viewpoints and form their own interpretations. The volumes also include sidebars, cross-references, suggestions for further reading, and a selected bibliography of print and electronic resources suitable for student research.


* Presents alphabetically arranged entries that explore the people, places, things, and events central to the world of Alexander the Great and provide an understanding of Alexander against the historical backdrop of his time

* Offers detailed primary source evidence that guides readers through a nuanced exploration of the Alexander story, builds critical thinking skills, and enables them to create context